The difference between mallow and okra

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1. Differences in plants

2. Differences in leaves

3. Differences in flowers

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Plant classification: mallow is about one meter tall, with small, soft hairs on the stems and unbranched; okra is about 1 to 2.5 meters tall, branching outwards. Distinguishing of leaves: mallow leaves have no small hairs on both sides; okra leaves have coarse hairs. Flower classification: mallow flowers are smaller and white in color; okra flowers are larger and yellow in color.

1. Differences in plants

1. Differences in Plants

The height of mallow is about 1 meter. The stems have small soft hairs distributed up and down and do not branch outwards.

The stems of okra are upright. The stems are lignified and tall, about 1 to 2.5 meters. They branch outwards. The roots are very developed, stretch more and have strong water absorption.

2. Differences in leaves

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The leaves of mallow are generally round in shape, about 5 to 8 centimeters, with fine serrations on the edges. There are no hairs on both sides of the leaves, or there are sparse hairs lying on the leaves. The petiole is not thick, about 4 to 7 cm long.

The leaves of okra are alternate, with thick hairs on the upper and lower sides of the leaves, the petioles are relatively long, and small white transparent particles are distributed on the back of the leaves.

3. Differences in flowers

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Mallow flowers are relatively small, about 6 mm in diameter. The flowers are white in color and have almost no pedicels or a few particularly short pedicels.

Okra flowers are large, about 4 to 8 centimeters in diameter, and the petals are white or yellow in color. They are brightly colored and have great ornamental value.

2. Differences in leaves

3. Differences in flowers

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